In France, current rape laws lack a clear requirement for consent, which has prompted lawmakers to propose a bill aimed at expanding the legal definition of rape. This initiative gained momentum following a disturbing trial involving multiple convictions for the rape of Gisele Pelicot, highlighting the urgent need for legal reform. The lawmakers argue that consent should be explicitly required, with provisions allowing it to be revoked at any time. This change is critical in defining protections against sexual violence more comprehensively in French law.
Currently, French law defines rape based on violence, threat, or surprise, but does not explicitly require consent, prompting lawmakers to advocate for a clearer consent requirement.
The proposed bill aims to mandate that all sexual acts must be consensual, with a provision that allows consent to be retracted at any point during the act.
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